Dutch media is reporting Alfa Romeo will stop using the Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) designation on the Giulietta and MiTo models.

Dutch media is reporting Alfa Romeo will stop using the
Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) designation on the Giulietta and MiTo models.

FCA is just about ready to resuscitate Alfa Romeo and aside
from introducing the all-new Giulia mid-size sedan, the legendary Italian
marque will also make some changes to its current models as the higher
specification Giulietta and MiTo versions sold so far with the Quadrifoglio
Verde suffix will be renamed Veloce.

This decision has been taken because Alfa Romeo wants to
reserve the QV moniker for the truly hot derivative of a model. The QV badge
could be used next time for a range-topping Giulia version which upon until now was tentatively referred to as the Giulia
GTA. The model in question is apparently getting a V6 3.0-liter twin-turbo
engine delivering between 480 - 520 bhp (358 - 387 kW).

All that power will be sent to the rear axle through a
dual-clutch transmission and a limited-slip differential, enabling the Giulia
QV to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than four seconds, although this honestly
sounds too good to be true.

The regular Alfa
Romeo Giulia (name not confirmed) will be officially unveiled on June 24.